Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology
Highmark Inc
Pittsburgh, PA

RN, Radiology - (Monday-Friday)- Allegheny General Hospital

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : Date Posted: 20220112 Location: Allegheny General Hospital Department: Radiology Special Procedures Status: Full Time Shift: 80 hours every two weeks Day shift Mon - Friday with call rotation coverage Union: Yes The Unit: Allegheny General's Radiology Department has 4 Interventional labs, 5 CTs, 3 MRIs, fluoroscopy, general x-ray, US, and nuclear medicine. RNs are trained to circulate and provide moderate sedation during invasive procedures and diagnostic exams. We treat embolic stroke, arterial occlusion, tumors with chemo and radiation, insert vascular access devices, preform biopsies, arterial and venous embolization, arterial and venous thrombectomy, TIPS, chronic pain. Work directly and collaboratively with Radiologist and Technologists State-of-the-art imaging equipment as well as a new environment of care. Nurses who work in the AGH Radiology Department support one of the best interventional stroke and trauma programs in western PA. Radiology Nurses enjoy a competitive pay and benefits package, and a nice work life balance. Allegheny General Hospital: * AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center * 5 state of the art ICU's * State of the art Cancer Center * 550+ Beds ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK: At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees. Radiology has a high volume of neurointervention. These are invasive procedures much like the OR sterile, often times with anesthesia. GENERAL OVERVIEW: Delivers professional nursing care within the perioperative arena to patients undergoing operative or other invasive procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Coordinates use of supplies, instrumentation and equipment for pre and intraoperative care and ensures that the equipment is functioning properly. * Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure. * Acts as patient advocate and documents preoperative and intraoperative care delivered in compliance with hospital, departmental and regulatory agencies. * Monitors the surgical environment to ensure that aseptic technique is followed by the surgical team. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum * Current RN PA license in good standing * Minimum one year recent ICU or Radiology RN experience * Must live within 30 minutes of Allegheny General for call Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. EEO is The Law Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [email protected] California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice